Responsive
Literally translated as « responsive », the term describes a web page (or app) that adapts to the user's device.
Literally translated as « responsive », the term describes a web page (or app) that adapts to the user's device.
Smartphones, tablets, computer screens or screens on connected objects each come in different sizes depending on brand and model. Coding a responsive page means coding a page that adapts to the screen or format while keeping a high-quality user experience: aligned text, sharp photos, suitable menus, intuitive flows, and so on.
Try visiting the same web page from a smartphone, a tablet and a desktop with a large screen, and compare how the same page is organised. We speak of « Responsive Web Design » — a challenge that [front-end](/ressources/glossaire-de-la-tech/front-end) developers address through the [CSS](/ressources/glossaire-de-la-tech/css) language.